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The third season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Nepal’s franchise T20 cricket league, starts on 26 October 2026 and ends with the final on 21 November 2026 at Kirtipur. Here are the key facts for sports GK questions.
NPL 2026 at a glance
| Season | 3rd |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) |
| Format | T20, franchise league |
| Dates | 26 October to 21 November 2026 (27 days) |
| Venue | TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Teams | 8 |
| Matches | 21 league matches + 4 playoff matches |
| Opening match | Lumbini Lions (defending champions) vs Sudurpaschim Royals |
The 8 teams
- Biratnagar Kings
- Chitwan Rhinos
- Janakpur Bolts
- Karnali Yaks
- Kathmandu Gorkhas
- Lumbini Lions
- Pokhara Avengers
- Sudurpaschim Royals
Playoff schedule
- League stage ends: 15 November; the top four teams qualify.
- Qualifier 1: 17 November (winner goes straight to the final)
- Eliminator: 18 November
- Qualifier 2: 19 November
- Final: 21 November 2026, under lights at Kirtipur
According to The Kathmandu Post, the champions will receive Rs 15 million.
Past NPL champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (2024) | Janakpur Bolts | Sudurpaschim Royals |
| 2nd (2025) | Lumbini Lions | Sudurpaschim Royals |
Practice MCQs
- Where is NPL season 3 (2026) being played?
a) Pokhara b) Kirtipur c) Bhairahawa d) Biratnagar
Answer: b) TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur - Who won the first Nepal Premier League in 2024?
a) Lumbini Lions b) Janakpur Bolts c) Sudurpaschim Royals d) Kathmandu Gorkhas
Answer: b) Janakpur Bolts - Which team are the defending champions in NPL 2026?
a) Janakpur Bolts b) Biratnagar Kings c) Lumbini Lions d) Pokhara Avengers
Answer: c) Lumbini Lions - How many teams play in NPL 2026?
a) 6 b) 7 c) 8 d) 10
Answer: c) 8 - The NPL is organised by:
a) National Sports Council b) Cricket Association of Nepal c) Ministry of Youth and Sports d) Nepal Olympic Committee
Answer: b) Cricket Association of Nepal
Related Notes
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Sources: The Kathmandu Post: Lumbini Lions to face Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL opener; The Himalayan Times: Third NPL set for October 26 to November 21; Nepal Premier League.
Why this matters for Lok Sewa
- Sports GK questions appear in Kharidar and Nayab Subba papers: organisers, venues and winners are the usual focus.
- Remember the organiser and the venue, since these do not change during the season.
Quick practice questions
- Which body organises the Nepal Premier League? Answer: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).
- Where is the NPL 2026 final played? Answer: TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.